Exam Essentials

Be able to explain the process used to educate an organization about security issues. The four major aspects of a security management policy are communications, user awareness, education, and online resources. Communication should be ongoing and help the organization make decisions about security requirements and threats. A user-awareness program helps individuals in an organization understand how to implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure effective security. A wealth of online information is available to help you learn about current trends in the field. One of your primary responsibilities should be staying current on threats and trends.

Be able to describe the process of social engineering. Social engineering ...

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